Vintage Bates Listfinder address book. Cavalier model, also called a telephone index. 

Very cool, from the 60s. Used and definitely shows use. Does NOT include it’s filled pages of names and numbers. 

Cover is gold color with black letters and a brown “leather” inlaid center panel design. Has one missing brown triangular bottom foot (see picture). Slide and push lever open work great. 

Model and mfg (Bates Mfg Co, Orange, NJ) stamped on back side. 

Measures 7 1/2” x 5”. Approx 1 1/2” thick at top. 

If you collect vintage office or telephone items, this is what you need!